Happy Fathers Day/ Felíz Día del Padre

In Costa Rica, as in many countries, Father’s Day was celebrated this past Sunday, June 19. In Costarican culture, this day is celebrated in a ceremony among family where multiple generations get together to share a special dinner.

Along with presents and hugs, the family tells stories that showcase their father’s greatness. These anecdotes include all of the “firsts”: first diaper change, first time teaching us to ride a bike without training wheels, and taking us to our first day of kindergarten. Jokingly we recall story after story from when we were little and Dad made the day.

Even though we grow up to be adults, every step we take in life is as if we were taking the first. Let’s go champ! Let’s go princess! You can do it, keep going! They are words of love, support and motivation that give us strength along the way.

Thank you to all the fathers for your wise words, corrections and lessons that you give us, for the smiles and tears that we have lived together and most of all, for the unconditional love.